Growing up with ADHD

Becky is a girl with Attention Deficit Disorder. She struggles with stuttering, focus, and making and maintaining friends. Growing up, she is bullied by classmates and largely misunderstood by teachers. Becky often feels left out and alone.With the support of her parents and the encouragement of mentors, including her dance instructor and speech therapist, Becky meets with success in school, takes AP classes, and eventually gets a key part in the high school play. Along the way, she... More Description

Becky is a girl with Attention Deficit Disorder. She struggles with stuttering, focus, and making and maintaining friends. Growing up, she is bullied by classmates and largely misunderstood by teachers. Becky often feels left out and alone.With the support of her parents and the encouragement of mentors, including her dance instructor and speech therapist, Becky meets with success in school, takes AP classes, and eventually gets a key part in the high school play. Along the way, she also earns the respect and admiration of classmates and friends.When she gets to college, Becky builds on her self-confidence and comes to view her ADD as a gift. She recognizes that she is not alone in her struggles, and realizes that she has much to share with others. This memoir is the first to be written by a woman who was diagnosed with ADD as a child; and who chronicles her struggles and challenges through her childhood and adolescence. DISTRACTED GIRL is a must-read for any girl with Attention Deficit Disorder; as well as her families, friends, and the professionals who work with her.